Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) Beneish M-Score: -2.53 (As of Jul. 25, 2026)

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TSE:8953 Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corp TSE:8953
73 GF Score
Price 円118,300.00
GF Value 円115,138.58
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Beneish M-Score?

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment TSE:8953 +1.02% 73 Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:8953 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円115,138.58 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 754 REITs companies, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks better than 53.32% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.53 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:8953' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.77   Med: -2.53   Max: -1.66
Current: -2.53

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment was -1.66. The lowest was -2.77. And the median was -2.53.


Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Beneish M-Score Chart

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Annual Data
Trend Aug15 Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.14 -1.66 -2.44 -2.52 -2.53

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.00 -2.53 0.00 -2.34 0.00

TSE:8953 vs SPG, O, KIM: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Beneish M-Score vs REITs Industry

For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 0.9788+0.528 * 0.9877+0.404 * 1.0747+0.892 * 0.9876+0.115 * 1.0412
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1.0131+4.679 * -0.008435-0.327 * 1.0046
=-2.53

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Aug24) TTM:Last Year (Aug23) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円1,005 Mil.
Revenue was 円81,716 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円45,474 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円45,846 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,251,535 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,161,003 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円12,120 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円7,825 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円85,840 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円482,320 Mil.
Net Income was 円31,712 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円42,269 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円1,039 Mil.
Revenue was 円82,738 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円45,478 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円60,926 Mil.
Total Assets was 円1,249,926 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,147,472 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円12,477 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円7,820 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円78,896 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円485,945 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(1004.627 / 81715.866) / (1039.176 / 82738.296)
=0.012294 / 0.01256
=0.9788

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(45477.542 / 82738.296) / (45473.654 / 81715.866)
=0.549655 / 0.556485
=0.9877

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (45846.161 + 1161002.698) / 1251535.423) / (1 - (60926.215 + 1147471.982) / 1249926.145)
=0.035705 / 0.033224
=1.0747

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=81715.866 / 82738.296
=0.9876

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(12477.262 / (12477.262 + 1147471.982)) / (12119.866 / (12119.866 + 1161002.698))
=0.010757 / 0.010331
=1.0412

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(7824.765 / 81715.866) / (7820.19 / 82738.296)
=0.095756 / 0.094517
=1.0131

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((482320 + 85839.508) / 1251535.423) / ((485945 + 78896.417) / 1249926.145)
=0.45397 / 0.4519
=1.0046

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(31712.396 - 0 - 42268.96) / 1251535.423
=-0.008435

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment has a M-score of -2.53 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 mean?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.53 as of Jul. 25, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #352 out of 754 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 46.7%.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Beneish M-Score too high?
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Based on the distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #352 out of 754 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's Beneish M-Score compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment ranks #352 out of 754 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a REITs company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the REITs industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment and its competitors. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円115,138.58, compared to a current price of 円118,300.00 — trading 2.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.53. Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.53 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment (TSE:8953) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円118,300.00 is trading 2.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円115,138.58. GuruFocus considers Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:8953:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.53
  • GF Value™: 円115,138.58 vs. price of 円118,300.00 (2.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:8953 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Business Description

Industry Real EstateREITs
Other Exchanges 59JA:Germany
Address Tokyo Building 7-3, Marunouchi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JPN, 100-6420
Japan Metropolitan Fund Investment Corp is a diversified REIT investing in real estate properties serving as a foundation of urban lives. Its portfolio includes urban retail, mixed-use, office, residence, hotel and suburban retail.
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